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Paul McMullen

Paul McMullen, a resident of Austin, Texas, served as the managing editor of the Catholic Review from 2008 until his retirement in September 2021.

The author of two books, Paul has been involved in local media since age 12, when he began delivering The News American to 80 homes in his neighborhood. He began his journalism career with the Capital-Gazette Newspapers in Anne Arundel County, and spent more than 25 years as a sports writer for The Sun in Baltimore. His favorite writing assignments have included the Summer Olympics in Australia and Greece, the Archdiocese of Baltimore's response to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, and “Feet for Francis,” a 2015 walking pilgrimage from the Baltimore Basilica to Philadelphia to see Pope Francis.

Turkey Bowl 100: Devoted over distance, time

November 22, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News, Turkey Bowl

There may be longer Turkey Bowl attendance streaks, but few have embraced one of Maryland’s most enduring sporting traditions as fervently as Ed Romans and Bill Korrow.

Turkey Bowl 100: Fourth-generation Don adds to legacy

November 21, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Turkey Bowl

“Mitch does not operate in the spotlight,” coach Anthony Zehyoue said. “If a teammate is struggling, he prefers to go up to (them) in private, quietly encourage and support them, throughout the school day and in practice.”

Turkey Bowl hits 100: Calvert Hall-Loyola Blakefield more than a just game

November 19, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports, Turkey Bowl

The football teams from Calvert Hall College High School and Loyola Blakefield meet for the 100th time Thanksgiving Day, but when it comes to the pomp and circumstance preceding the Turkey Bowl, collaboration trumps territorial tendencies.

Ask a veteran: Military backgrounds benefit parishes, schools

November 7, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Positively Catholic

With Veterans Day Nov. 11, this installment of Positively Catholic looks at a Catholic school principal, a parish leader and a man studying to be a priest who took time to serve their country while continuing to serve God.

Calvert Hall’s depth, quality dominate MIAA cross country

November 6, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports

After dominating the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association cross country championships Nov. 5, Owen Johnson and his Calvert Hall teammates had an unconventional warm-down.

Sister Mary Montgomery, former co-superintendent of Baltimore Archdiocese schools, dies at 82

November 5, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

Sister Mary Montgomery, who broke new ground as co-superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died Oct. 29 in Wisconsin.

Names & Numbers: Fulton pet blessing, NDP honors for alum, support for Frederick highlighted

November 1, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, Names and Numbers, News

This month’s Names & Numbers features a pet blessing, a Nun Run and more. 

St. Bernardine Parish mourns Deacon Harcum, longtime servant

November 1, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

Deacon Phillip Harcum Jr., whose service to St. Bernardine Church in West Baltimore was so deep that its parish hall came to bear his name, died Oct. 26 at age 93.

D’Alesandro remembered for dignity to those ‘on the margins’

October 23, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

“The teachings of Jesus set your foundation,” Father Watters said. “As you especially championed African-Americans in this city, (the Gospel) resonated in your heart. … You modeled respect for all people, and dignity for those on the margins.”

Monsignor Aiken accompanied by many on his ‘journey’ with cancer

October 10, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News

Nine months into his fight with stage 4 cancer, the 74-year-old priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore can see he is not alone.

Parishioners make Harford Region’s Faithfest go

September 27, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Positively Catholic

“The generosity of the people who put this on is remarkable,” Father Foppiano said. “They all have lives to live. They’re doing this on the side, and for some, with the effort they put in, it could be a full-time job. So often we focus on our own territory, and it’s nice to come together.”

NDP well on its way in $10 million campaign for Innovation Wing, endowment

September 27, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Notre Dame Preparatory School broke ground on a new Innovation Wing in June 2018, when it had barely scratched the surface on a $10 million capital campaign that would pay for the latest transformation of the school.

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